Are you concerned about your drinking water?

Maybe you should be. The Washington Post published an article on Dec. 21 that raised concerns about the safety of drinking water in 31 cities across the country. The specific problem was with a chemical that tainted drinking water and was featured in the film "Erin Brockovich."

But don't be nervous. Do something about it. "But I already drink a lot of bottled water," you say. According to the article, that may not help since the water is often drawn from city tap water.

A water purifier from Vollara could help you relax again. This state-of-the-art purifier removes lead and chlorine, but leaves many healthy minerals in the water. In addition to getting rid of toxic chemicals, the water uses direct disk technology to add electrons. This electron-rich, alkaline water is much closer to water's natural state. It also has antioxidant properties making it a healthy every day choice.

You don't have to be nervous about your drinking water any more. Drink your way to health with Vollara's Living Water.

Quote of the day: "Life is a unique combination of "want to" and "how to" and we need to give equal attention to both." -- Jim Rohn

Small business spotlight Coffee News, The best reach for your advertising dollar in the Baltimore-Crofton-Annapolis area.Tom Balsamo, 410-360-0588 www.coffeenewsbowie.com

For more information on Vollara's state-of-the-art water purifier, contact Chuck MacDonald 301-343-2078 cmacdonald@ecobusiness.com

It's Cold Outside; But Inside Can Be a Problem Too

As the temperature has dropped across much of the nation, most people are spending more and more time indoors. But what is the quality of the indoor air?

Many homes have problems with mold, dust, smells and mildew. And the family pet adds to the contamination with pet dander. For people with asthma, allergies and breathing problems, this can be a toxic combination.

A high-quality air purifier can eliminate many of these problems and make breathing easier for all concerned. The Fresh Air Surround by Vollara scrubs the air leaving it clean and fresh. The FreshAir Surround uses technology based on how nature keeps things safe and clean outdoors. The natural processes found in thunderstorms, sunlight, and lightning are re-created indoors. Negatively charged ions remove pollutants from the air. ActivePure Technology duplicates nature to safely reduce contaminants on surfaces.

If you have children who attend school, clean air is even more important. Children frequently bring germs home with them that can be passed to siblings and parents. The Fresh Air Surround eliminates 98 % of many germs within two hours. That figure goes up to 99%+ removal within 24 hours. For more information about the Fresh Air Surround by Vollara, go to www.vollara.com/shop/environmental-purity. Contact Chuck MacDonald at 301-343-2078 with your questions.

Small business spotlight. Is it time to give your house a check-up? I would highly recommend two home inspection services. These are reputable people who can give your house a check-up to let you know of any problems that might be forth-coming. It's kind of like getting a 75,000 mile check up for your car.

Rachel Oslund, Pillar to Post Home Inspection, 410-804-8626 rachel.oslund@pillartopost.com

Phil Graham, AbodesWell, 410-626-7308 Phil@abodeswell.com

It's cold outside! But stay warm inside

A good friend of mine from Nebraska called this week to see if I could help him with a Christmas gift for his wife. Heat for a cold room. You know the drill. Brrrr, it's cold inside, but you don't want to heat up the whole house when you just need one room warmed up. The answer for my friend and for many people is the SafeHearth from Vollara. Use it to heat up a single room while keeping your costs down for heating the whole house. This unit is energy efficient and also purifies the air using Vollara's patented Active Pure technology. So if you're a person who likes to do weekend projects in the garage or basement or just wants to catch up on some work in your home office, take SafeHearth with you. Stay warm, be efficient.

The SafeHearth has a natural odor and contaminant elimination process that works with its’ innovative ceramic stone, radiant heat system to clean the air while it evenly distributes “safe” heat throughout an average 1000 square foot space. This SafeHearth technology is far more advanced than antiquated infrared light systems, which have become obsolete.

For more information about the SafeHearth, go to www.myvollara.com/chuckmacdonald. The SafeHearth can be a great gift idea for your holiday shopping. Contact Chuck MacDonald at 301-343-2078 cmacdonald@ecobusiness.com for more information about Vollara products.

Give the gift of good health this year

How would you like to feel 50 % healthier just three months? You can. By focusing on three elements -- clean air, clean water, and cleaning out your body with powerful antioxidants.

First things first, let's talk about clean air. Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, so indoor air quality can have an important effect on your health. A high quality air purifier uses ionization to clear your indoor air of mold, mildew, dust, and germs. If you have pets or live with a smoker, an indoor air purifier can be even more important as it scrubs the air of smoke and pet dander.

Next, let's talk about clean water. Most people aren't drinking those 7-10 glasses of water per day, and even if they are they probably aren't drinking the right kind of water. Increasingly, studies are revealing that alkaline, ionized water is the best for bringing the body into proper balance for optimum energy and health. It also helps flush toxins out of the body and improves circulation and digestive function.

Third, examine what you eat. We're not talking about willpower here. But add a powerful antioxidant to your daily diet. Just a three oz. of a drink called Replenish can add 3,000 times the antioxidant effect of red wine. Replenish is made from muscadine grapes, which are loaded with natural chemicals that help improve cholesterol profiles, control blood sugar, and fight inflammation.

With cleaner air, cleaner water, and a cleaner body you will feel healthier. Take the steps today. For more information, go to www. myvollara.com/chuckmacdonald.

Don't Let Smells Keep You From Listing Your House

Are you thinking about putting your home on the market? But you're a little concerned about some little things that might downgrade your curb appeal? Maybe there's a little problem with mold from when your basement flooded last year. Or maybe your pets have had some accidents and that carpet still smells no matter what you do. There's an easy solution. You can use a state-of-the-art air purifier that can clean up those smells and mold and have your home in tip-top condition and ready to get top dollar.

How does it work? The air purifier uses activated oxygen that automatically combines with particles in the air to drop these impurities from the air, leaving clean, fresh air. For more information, see http://www.ecobusiness.com/cmacdonald/overview-air. This site includes the scientific studies as well.

The machine is also great if you have asthma, allergies or breathing issues. There's nothing like having clean air to breathe. The machine is surprisingly affordable. For more information on pricing and how to order, go to www.myvollara.com/chuckmacdonald.
Realtors in Anne Arundel County Maryland who have access to this equipment, include
Gary Haynes, Long & Foster, Next Step Partners
443-534-6124 gary.haynes@nextsteppartners.org
Brian Arnold, Carruthers Realtors
410-647-8000, Brian@TheArnoldTeam.com

Breathe Free with Fresh Air
Chuck MacDonald
301-343-2078

Thanksgiving is coming. Will guests be coming to your home and notice that your home has a smell to it? A smell that's different from the turkey and dressing in the oven?

You might find those smells annoying, but difficult to get rid of. You have tried masking it with some kind of fragrance to cover it up. But it's too much. There's a better way. a quality air purifier can get rid of those annoying smells, including smoke. Perhaps one of your family members (or Thanksgiving guests) is a smoker and you don't want to endure the annoyance, and health effects of second-hand smoke. A quality air purifier (not air filter) will use ionization to cause the particles in the air to drop out of the air, leaving behind clean, fresh air.

For real estate agents and property managers this air purifier can be a money maker for you. It can prevent potential buyers or renters being turned off by the smell at a property. It doesn't take much for buyers or renters to decide to go elsewhere. Take that obstacle away. An air purifier can clean up those smelly listings and turn a listing into a sale.

Do you want to see how a quality purifier can clean up a persistent smell? Go to

http://www.ecobusiness.com/cmacdonald/whats-in-your-air.